PL7 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Elford Crescent, 0.2km from Plympton St. Mary in Plymouth. Administratively it sits within Plympton St Mary ward and the South West Devon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PL7 4BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 20.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PL7 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00076389 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELFORD CRESCENT, PL7 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELFORD CRESCENT, PL7 4BU.
260
36
£ 46,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PL7 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
PL7 4BU has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 20.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PL7 4BU. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 214,250
6 sales · Mean £ 212,416
Terraced
£ 175,500
18 sales · Mean £ 166,466
Flat
£ 127,125
4 sales · Mean £ 126,812
Detached
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 255,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PL7 4BU has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Glen Park Primary School
Boringdon Primary School
Chaddlewood Primary School
Plympton Academy
Old Priory Junior Academy
Hele's School
Plympton St Mary's CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Premier Express Colebrook Stores0.8 km
- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Boringdon Hall0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Colebrook Inn0.8 km
- Lord Louis0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bowlers Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Colebrook Chippy0.8 km
- Peking House0.9 km
- Plympton Grill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Plymouth7.3 km
- Devonport9.2 km
- Dockyard9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wallpark Close0.3 km
- Wallpark Close0.3 km
- Bell Close North0.3 km
- Kay Close0.3 km
- Kay Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PL74BU · Data under Open Government Licence